Read about the fiery debate between liberal and conservative Choate students during the Young Republicans, Young Democrats, and SPECTRUM joint meeting [Photo courtesy of Kyra Jenney].

Every Thursday night, Young Republicans gather at the same time — and on the other side of campus — as Young Democrats. While a typical Young Democrats’ meeting is characterized by a circle of armchairs and formally moderated debate in the Bay Room of St. John Hall, a Young Republicans’Read More

In February, the writer moderated a conversation about the college process among 11 sixth-formers. Their comments served as a starting point for this article. Choate students, with their many interests and aspirations, are bound to have different experiences here. And yet there seem to be certain unspoken rules governing theRead More

All those who have tried to start a club recently have undoubtedly noticed that the process for initiation has drastically changed. There is no longer an online application, and, instead, club founders must reach out and schedule an interview with members of the Committee on Student Activities (COSA). This processRead More

At Choate, there’s a club for everyone: From groups that gather to write for a satirical magazine, to groups that meet to debate, to groups that simply meet to tell stories, there’s a place for everyone to get involved. By themselves, each of these clubs stand for and serve nobleRead More

As of this school year, Choate’s Committee n Student Affairs (COSA) is rethinking how to achieve its mission of creating a thriving club life on campus. Many students have viewed this reworking as COSA becoming stricter. In reality, COSA is now going to act as a resource for leaders ofRead More

Since the 2016 presidential election, there has been a call for women’s rights across the country. Choate is no exception to this phenomenon, with several new women’s advocacy initiatives across campus including Girl Up and Like a Girl. Girl Up is an organization existent outside of Choate that supports girlsRead More

In the wide mix of clubs that Choate offers, smaller, newer groups are often at risk of being forgotten. And yet, they have so much to offer: they often bring unconventional, exciting opportunities to students. To show their charm, I have found and researched three such clubs from all cornersRead More

Choate graduate Mr. Ethan McDonnell ’09 made his way back onto campus in the fall of 2012. As a student member and later faculty adviser, Mr. McDonnell was a  part of the Committee on Student Activities (COSA) for many years, playing an integral part in the approval and development ofRead More